Halifax schools closed after overnight snowfall

All schools in the Halifax Regional School Board are closed Tuesday after an overnight snowfall.

Road conditions were messy Tuesday morning.

Dalhousie University’s Halifax campuses and the University of King’s College reopened at 11:30 a.m., while Saint Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design reopened at noon.

Nova Scotia Community College Metro campuses are closed for the day.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising people to be careful as they walk and drive.

Full winter storm update and service delays located below: #hfxsnow https://t.co/efvvPi3N9V

— hfxgov (@hfxgov) January 30, 2018

Halifax Transit was operating on a snow plan on Tuesday morning, but most routes are back to their normal service.

At this time, the only route remaining on snow plan is the Route 14 in Halifax.
Latest service is a Route 61 bus – currently running 14 mins late.#hfxtransit #hfxsnow

— Halifax Transit (@hfxtransit) January 30, 2018

Some recreation programs were delayed. The HRM is advising people to call their local facilities for more updates and information.

Solid waste collection is still scheduled, although the HRM says that delays should be expected.

An overnight parking ban will be in place from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday so that crews can continue to clear the roads and sidewalks.

There is continued snow and ice in the forecast for the rest of the day.

#NS road conditions are deteriorating due to weather. Slow down drive safely. #RCMPNS #NSStorm #Hwy118 pic.twitter.com/UQopauvISg

— RCMP, Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) January 30, 2018

Halifax Christian Academy, Halifax Grammar, and Sacred Heart are also closed.

Other schools and services around the province have been affected by the snowfall. Schools in Chignecto-Central, Cape-Breton Victoria, Annapolis Valley, and Strait Regional districts are closed as well.